CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Valor Run Half Marathon powered by CDE Lightband will hit the streets Saturday, September 15, 2018.

Runners will start at Beachaven Winery and move through Montgomery County. You can register for the half marathon or 5k, and the memorial mile. With an estimated 1,500 runners, race directors are organizing a Health & Fitness Expo for participants and the general community. The event will be free to the general public.

The Health & Fitness Expo presented by Tennova Healthcare will feature vendors in the fields of running, health & wellness, and nutrition. Vendors will have products available on site and showcase the latest in sports and nutrition.

This event will also serve as the packet pick up location for the Valor Run. Participants will be able to pick up their race bib, t-shirt, and any materials needed for the race the following day. Unique to the Valor Run, all participants will be provided two race bibs. One will include the standard timing chip and race number. The other will include the name of a fallen service member. All participants of the Valor Run will run in honor of an American hero.

The Health & Fitness Expo will be held at Tennova Healthcare from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 14. Those interested in applying to be a vendor can visit this website.

ABOUT VALOR RUN
The Valor Run Half Marathon will be Clarksville’s premier race in 2018. In partnership with the former Go Commando half marathon, Valor Run is now the ONLY fall race in Clarksville this year. With each race entry runners will be given two race bibs. One for their traditional timing chip, and one to wear in honor of a fallen service member. All fallen soldier’s names will be provided by Medals of Honor, one of the 2018 beneficiaries. To include your American Hero’s name to the Medals of Honor database, visit www.medalsofhonor.org.

Registration is still open for the Valor Run. Visit valorrunclarksville.com to register. Corporate teams, group rates, and military discounts are available! Visit the website or Facebook page to learn more.

Proudly sponsored by CDE Lightband, AARP Tennessee, Tennova Healthcare, Fleet Feet Clarksville, US Bank, Budweiser of Clarksville, Visit Clarksville, 5 Star Media Group, Rotary of Clarksville, and more.